The run of Solemnities and Feasts is nearly finished and so we return to the Sundays in Ordinary Time – a translation from the Latin Ordinarius which really means regular or regulated when the whole life of Christ and his teaching is celebrated. The Gospel of St Matthew is read form chapter 9 onwards and the New Testament Reading will be from the Letter to the Romans. Every now and then it is good to go to your Bible to read the setting or context of the Readings. Remember God speaks to us through the Scriptures as we prayerfully reflect on them. The Word of Life monthly leaflet can help as also some of the sites under “useful Websites”
The Day For Life Sunday
This year it falls on 18th June and is being observe in Ireland and Scotland as well as England and Wales. We are reminded by the teaching of the Church that life is to be nurtured from conception to natural death – described as the gospel of life. This year the Day for Life seeks to highlight the trauma caused by abortion. The theme is “Listen to her “ and presents the story of Jane, ( click here) In view of the court case and the response caused by the “pills by post” misuse you may well have been caught up in the discussions and the attitudes of the media. We are invited to contribute in the second collection to the groups assisting women, particularly “Rachel’s vineyard”
Pope Francis
The Pope has now left Hospital and has said he is going to rest work and pray. In every Eucharistic Prayer, we remember him.
The Minimum Age For Marriage
The Decrees establishing the Minimum age for Marriage are now posted on the noticeboard. The Civil Law of age 18 is now recognised in Church Law as well.
Mass Schedule
- Sunday Mass 10am
- Wednesday. Votive Mass of Saints John Fisher and Thomas More 9.30am
- Friday. St Thomas Garnet Martyr Mass 9.30am
- Twelfth Sunday Mass 10am
Summer Festival
St Bernadette’s Summer Festival is on Saturday 24thfrom 11am. Do come along and enjoy yourselves!
Corpus Christi Procession
Parish Patronal Sunday – July 9th
Celebrating the Anniversary of the Dedication of our Church and our Patron St Thomas More.
Psalm 99
Cry out with joy to the Lord all the earth.
Serve the Lord with gladness,
Come before him singing for joy
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 